Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Jamnagar, 19.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jamnagar, which ranks 9 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 66.7%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.7%, it sits close to the national mark.